The following came in from the RAC Bulletin Service:
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IARU-R2-News 211] Dominican Republic Emergency Network activated,
given the proximity of tropical storm Isaac
Reply-To: xe1r@iaru-r2.org
Day-time operation frequency 7065 kHz
Coordination station HI8COE , Emergency Operations Committee
Evening operation frequency 3780 kHz
Emergency frequencies to be used by Cuba
7110 kHz day-time, PRIMARY NATIONAL
7120 kHz day-time, SECONDARY NATIONAL
7045 kHz day-time, EASTERN REGION
3740 kHz evening, PRIMARY NATIONAL
3720 kHz evening, SECONDARY NATIONAL
3715 KHz alternate evening
Other frequencies in the range from 7030 to 7125 kilohertz would be used
by province networks as necessary
Other frequencies in the range from 3700 to 3770 kilohertz would be used
by province networks as necessary
Thanks in advance to all amateur radio stations of Region 2 for offering
the greatest possible protection to the frequencies used for emergency
operations
NOTE: Jamaica traditionally does NOT use shortwave bands for emergencies
since they handle these in the 2-metre band, using their repeaters
located in the mountain ranges.
Sincerely
Prof. Arnaldo Coro Antich
CO2KK
IARU Region II Area C Emergency Coordinator
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Joaquín Solana, XE1R
News Editor – IARU R2
news@iaru-r2.org
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Tags: amateur radio, IARU
